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CV51 XWF

2001 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,395 mi
Last recorded90,395 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A397,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 XWF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 90,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 87,483 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 83,710 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 70,062 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 70,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 62,493 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 62,493 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 62,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 62,217 miles

Central Exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 61,478 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,069 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 led inop (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pads starting to break up

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 61,069 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 led inop (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pads starting to break up

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 60,784 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 60,784 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 59,521 miles

Exhaust center mounting broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 25 Aug 2015 59,521 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust center mounting broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 17 Dec 2014 59,256 miles

exhaust mount broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres starting to split

Pass 30 Sep 2013 58,799 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN LOW AND STARTING TO SPLIT

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2012 57,773 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 57,174 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 27 Sep 2010 56,342 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 16 Oct 2009 50,149 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 44,085 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 37,879 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 37,877 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 32,178 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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CV51 XWF is a 2001 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 97,707 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV51 XWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV51 XWF registered?

CV51 XWF is a 2001 Audi A3, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is CV51 XWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV51 XWF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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